Viktor vs Qiyana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Viktor vs Qiyana

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Viktor is a scaling control mage with low early agency and medium lane pressure against Qiyana's medium early agency and burst assassin style.
Focus on farming safely and using E poke to control space while avoiding giving Qiyana windows to engage with her terrain-based R and E dash.

Trading pattern

Trade with E poke and Q shield, using W as a zone control tool to disengage if Qiyana commits with E.
Punish Qiyana's E if she uses it without lethal threat by stepping forward with E and Q trades.
Avoid trading when Qiyana has terrain advantage for her R or has the correct element active on Qiyana Q.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Qiyana has terrain nearby for R and her E dash is off cooldown.
Avoid fighting when W is down as Viktor loses his main disengage and control tool.
Respect Qiyana's burst potential immediately after level 3 and especially post level 6 with R available.

Early game

Use E to poke and shield with Q to mitigate Qiyana's burst attempts before level 6.
Avoid extended trades when Qiyana has the correct element prepared or her E dash is available.
Keep wave control to limit Qiyana's access to terrain and brush for her R threat.

Power spikes

Viktor's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mage item with ability evolutions.
Respect Qiyana's level 3 unlock of Q-W-E combo and level 6 R terrain stun for burst all-ins.
Viktor should prioritize evolving E for poke and W for zone control to counter Qiyana's burst windows.

Win conditions

Scale safely by farming and evolving abilities to control space and zone Qiyana away from terrain.
Use W to deny Qiyana's all-in angles and punish her E when misused.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to leverage R and evolved E for sustained poke and teamfight control.